April 2020 Issue is NOW ONLINE
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ADT temporarily halts door-to-door sales
As a reaction to the need for social distancing due to COVID-19, ADT is suspending door-to-door sales for its reps and is asking its...
Govt asks private security agencies to pay workers during coronavirus lockdown
With reports of a large number of private companies, cinema halls and hotels terminating private security guards or keeping skeletal staff, the government has...
1.4 lakh more CCTVs to be installed, streetlights to be changed...
Rolling out the first budget of its new term, the Delhi government proposed to install an additional 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras in phase 2...
Cybersecurity experts join forces to combat coronavirus security threats
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a rise in hacking attempts and cyberattacks which is why an international group of close to 400 volunteers...
Cybersecurity experts join forces to combat coronavirus security threats
The coronavirus outbreak has led to a rise in hacking attempts and cyberattacks which is why an international group of close to 400 volunteers...
Drones to join Chennai’s fight against coronavirus
The Chennai Corporation has successfully completed trials for using drones to disinfect inaccessible and congested neighborhoods in the city. Developed by the Abdul Kalam...
Demand for security products to drop in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
The world is getting used to a new ‘c-word’, COVID-19. Less than a quarter of the way through 2020 and the global pandemic already...
Tenon Group launches Tenon Prime in the battle against COVID-19
The outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has (as per WHO) infected more than 375,498 people in over 196 countries, including 512 active cases in...
ACLU sues Homeland Security over airport face recognition program secrecy
A leading civil liberties group is suing Homeland Security, claiming the agency is keeping the details of its airport face recognition program secret, which...
G4S, Natwest partnership brings new secure way to deposit cash
Natwest has launched Intelligent Safe, an innovative cash management system developed in partnership with G4S that will allow businesses to deposit cash without visiting...
CISF sets up open-air security station on Delhi airport tarmac
An open-air security check facility was set up by the CISF on the tarmac at Delhi airport to screen passengers arriving from coronavirus-affected countries....
Police contingency plan: Private security ready to deploy in Cayman Islands
A volunteer force of 40 special constables is on standby if police numbers are reduced during the coronavirus crisis. Private security firms or officers...
Mumbai cops asked not to use breath analysers to prevent spread...
In view of the coronavirus outbreak in Maharashtra, the Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) has asked police personnel not to use breath analysers...
Disable fingerprint-based biometrics, Hyderabad IT firms told
IT companies in Hyderabad have been instructed to disable fingerprint-based biometric attendance systems and instead go for card-based and/or facial biometrics. All...
Ambala tehsils to come under CCTV surveillance
In a bid to ensure transparency, accountability and responsiveness in the system, the district administration has decided to install CCTV cameras at all tehsil...
You can now take up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer...
The Transportation Security Administration has announced that it was updating its policies concerning liquids in carry-on baggage in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic....
India’s first six green zones get security clearance
In a boost to the country’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ (UAS) eco-system, the first six green zones for unhindered drone operations have received security clearance....
Hackers eye workers from home in absence of secure networks
With several Indian organisations implementing work from home for employees in the wake of growing COVID-19 threat, hackers have turned their eyes on breaking...
FSAI announces its 2020 team
The Fire & Security Association of India has announced its Advisory Council leadership for the year 2020.
Mr Suresh Menon has been named as...
